June 3, 2026
Does Tai Chi help with Alzheimer's or dementia? Research from Ruijin Hospital, real caregiver experiences, and safe practice tips. Learn how slow movement may support brain health.
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Dr. Jing Li, PhD
Medical Reviewer & Clinical Neuroscience Researcher
5th-generation Yang-style tai chi lineage holder, national-level intangible cultural heritage inheritor, and lifelong practitioner dedicated to the international transmission of Yang-style tai chi.
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Articles by Dr. Jing Li, PhD
September 15, 2026
A science-informed, experience-grounded guide for office workers, new parents, older adults, and anyone with a stiff, aching back — covering mechanisms, research data, an honest decision aid, weekly routines, and safe modifications for chronic low back pain.
September 27, 2025
Tai Chi can improve balance, stress regulation, sleep, pain, and long-term movement confidence. This guide explains which benefits are best supported by evidence, what they look like in real practice, and how beginners actually unlock them.
November 13, 2025
Struggling with brain fog? Discover how Tai Chi's 4 pillars—breath work, muscle balance, joint protection & anti-aging—rewire your brain for intense focus. Backed by Harvard research. Learn the 5-minute routine.
December 19, 2025
Master Mingde Chen (12th Gen. Tai Chi) & Dr. Jing Li (Sports Science) explain the 3 neuro-pathways: boosting vagus nerve tone, regulating the HPA axis, and quieting the Default Mode Network. Includes a science-backed practice guide.
August 21, 2026
What the clinical research shows for Tai Chi in osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis — pain reduction, physical function, balance and fall prevention — and how to practice safely with stiff, painful joints.
September 27, 2025
Discover how Tai Chi improves balance and prevents falls. This guide covers the science, safe step-by-step exercises, and a practical plan to help you feel more confident on your feet.
June 10, 2026
Tai Chi for beginners over 50 and over 60 requires different approaches. Learn the best style, stance height, and weekly plan for your age with 2025 research.
November 9, 2025
Discover how Tai Chi improves brain function, reduces anxiety & enhances mental clarity. Explore the neuroscience behind this moving meditation. Beginner-friendly guide included.
September 28, 2025
Struggling with sleep? Discover how Tai Chi calms your mind, reduces stress, and prepares your body for rest. Learn simple exercises and the science behind better sleep.
September 28, 2025
Everyday stress is a nervous-system state, not a personal failing. Tai chi supports a healthier stress response and raises heart rate variability, and gives you a portable 3-5 minute reset — with honest limits about when practice alone isn't enough.
November 30, 2025
Struggling with sleep? Discover how Tai Chi, backed by clinical studies, can be as effective as therapy for insomnia. Our Tai Chi Wuji guide explains the science and offers a simple nightly routine for deeper, natural sleep. Start your journey to restful nights.
August 21, 2026
A randomized trial in JAMA Internal Medicine found that a 12-week online Yang-style Tai Chi program significantly improved pain and physical function in 178 adults with knee osteoarthritis — evidence that remote practice works.
February 24, 2026
Tai Chi supports mental health through nervous system regulation, stress hormone reduction, and neuroplasticity training. This guide reviews evidence on anxiety, depression, sleep, and cognitive function — with mechanism explanations and practical starting points.
September 22, 2026
Explore how Tai Chi and Qigong may support rehabilitation, movement capability and healthy ageing — from recovery and balance to lifelong movement, with the evidence boundaries for Long COVID and PESE stated plainly.
March 13, 2026
Discover 8 major research trends in Tai Chi science, including studies on aging, brain health, chronic disease, and rehabilitation benefits.
September 16, 2026
A 2026 evidence review of Tai Chi research: what the largest umbrella review, meta-analyses and randomized trials actually show for pain, bone density, balance, blood pressure, cancer fatigue, online practice — and what they do not prove.
January 13, 2026
5 minutes a day. No equipment. No prior Tai Chi needed. Tai Chi Walking specifically retrains the weight-shift moments when most senior falls happen. Written by a 12th-generation Tai Chi master, reviewed by a biomechanics PhD.
January 12, 2026
Yes. Tai Chi Walking is safe for knees when done correctly. Learn how biomechanics, medical research, and proper alignment protect knee joints and reduce pain.
November 30, 2025
Discover the science behind Tai Chi's 'Using Intent to Guide Qi'. Explore how your mind, through neuroregulation and breath control, can rewire your brain, reduce stress, and unlock profound health benefits.
December 1, 2025
China's first national Tai Chi survey (2025): 78.58 million practitioners, 27.5% under age 35, 63% urban, 41% practice daily. Complete breakdown of who practices, why they start, and what the data reveals about Tai Chi's future. Source: National Sports Administration.